Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Journalists doing some good: There is an interesting piece in Stuff magazine this month. Reporters investigated a string of deaths in LaCrosse, Wis., that authorities ruled accidental. The journalists uncovered that a there might be a serial killer on the lose up there and even tracked down a potential suspect. I always enjoy when reporters manage to find something detectives could not. The story said authorities had not heard of the person.
You can check out a snippet of the story here: http://www.stuffmagazine.com/articles/html/article_817.html
As a member of the media, it is always good to find something the professional investigators know nothing about. Some may view that as a case of lazy investigating by police, but I prefer to call it extra effort by the media. Sometimes a large pack of reporters is much better at uncovering information than a small group of detectives. The lure of fame and bright lights can be much more enticing for those who have information.
But in an age when people find it hard to believe what reporters print or broadcast, it's nice to see examples of good journalism out there.
You can check out a snippet of the story here: http://www.stuffmagazine.com/articles/html/article_817.html
As a member of the media, it is always good to find something the professional investigators know nothing about. Some may view that as a case of lazy investigating by police, but I prefer to call it extra effort by the media. Sometimes a large pack of reporters is much better at uncovering information than a small group of detectives. The lure of fame and bright lights can be much more enticing for those who have information.
But in an age when people find it hard to believe what reporters print or broadcast, it's nice to see examples of good journalism out there.
